Biography: Martha (Mardi) Bransford DeBerry was born in Miami, Florida, on April 4, 1957 and died in Hot Springs on June 9, 2018 at her home on Lake Hamilton. She was a graduate of Pulaski Academy, the University of Arkansas, and the University of Central Arkansas, where she earned her master?s degree in physical therapy. She was a tennis instructor and physical therapist in Little Rock. She was much beloved. Mardi is survived by her father and stepmother, H. Austin and Ann Grimes; sister, Meredith Miller McLeod; cousins, Will and Charles Lewis; stepbrothers, Patrick and Adam Wells; and extended family including Bridget Rogers, Seth Schulte and Christina Roescheise and her family. She is predeceased by her mother and stepfather, Ethel and Don Roescheise; maternal grandparents, Apsie and Charles Miller; paternal grandparents, Annie and Aarol Grimes; and her mother?s twin sister, Meredith Lewis. A funeral service will be held at Christ Episcopal Church on Saturday, June 30, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. officiated by Rev. Dr. Kate Alexander. Memorials may be made to the Pulaski County Humane Society or Christ Episcopal Church. Arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com
I am sorry for your loss. Many fond memories of playing basketball with Mardi in High School. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God grant you His peace and comfort at this time.